No Pool Is Complete Without a Good Pool Float
Float with ease and style with one of these best selling pool floats.
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Maximizing your time spent in the sun is paramount to a good summer. While spending hours in the pool has its merits, adding a novelty float to the water brings an added level of relaxation. Whether the float is just to play with or acts as a floating lounge chair, there are so many options out there to make your time spent in the water that much better. Those who opt to stick to sprinklers or Slip ‘n’ Slides won’t know what they’re missing out on as you float by blissfully.
Best Overall: Aqua 4-in-1 Monterey Hammock Inflatable Pool Float
Most Fun: GoFloats Unicorn Pool Float Party Tube
Best Inner Tube: Jasonwell Inflatable Shark Pool Float
Most Relaxing: Intex King Kool Inflatable Lounging Swimming Pool Float
Best Pack: Inflatable Pool Floats Fruit Rings
Best Overall: Aqua 4-in-1 Monterey Hammock Pool Float
Thanks to the mesh between each floating section, you can keep cool while lounging. Or, sit on it sideways like a chair to stay close to the action in the pool.
Best Feature: It's whatever you want it to be—a hammock, a lounge chair, and even a pool float,
Most Fun: GoFloats Unicorn Pool Float Party Tube
No one can say no to a unicorn. This tube comes in two sizes, perfect for adults or kids. It’s also made with UV treated raft grade vinyl to survive even the strongest of heat waves.
Best Feature: I mean, it looks like a unicorn.
Best Inner Tube: Jasonwell Inflatable Shark Pool Float
Be your own pool shark this summer with this huge inflatable float. It’s long enough to be able to lounge on, too.
Best Feature: If you're looking for an inner tube style pool float, this one is a great choice, and plus, it comes with a fun design, too.
Most Relaxing: Intex King Kool Inflatable Pool Float
If you really want to relax while in the pool, this is it. It features armrests and a headrest, plus cup holders for all your drinks.
Best Feature: Kick back relax and enjoy the show. It even has a little foot hole so you can dip your feet in.
Best Pack: Inflatable Pool Floats Fruit Rings
Not only are these easy to set up, they also have a thicker material than most other pool floats. Plus, you can fold it easily to carry them around.
Best Feature: Besides looking like fruit rings, these come in a nice value pack so everyone can get in on the fun.
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